Nursing Assistant Certified

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Program Announcements

New Immunizations and Background Check Procedures for the NAC Program
All immunization documentation and criminal bacground checks for the NAC program must now go through our new online databank system. The Health Professions Service Center will no longer accept this documentation at their office. If you plan to take Nurs 100 you must have your records uploaded into this new system to receive a permission code for this class. Click the link for the directions on how to create your account, upload your immunizations and complete your background check . Please look over the immunization guide and TB information letter before visiting your health care provider for clarification on the immunizations required.

Information Sessions

Date

Time

Location

August 25, 2015

10 - 11 am

LBH 311

October 7, 2015

10 - 11 am

LBH 105

November 18, 2015

10 - 11 am

LBH 105

Nursing Assistants work closely with patients, take vital signs, and help patients exercise, eat, dress and bathe. They work under the supervision of a nurse and play a key role in keeping the nurse up-to-date on vital information about patients' conditions.

EvCC offers a one-quarter program that prepares graduates for certification as nursing assistants. The program is approved by the Washington Sate Department of Social and Health Services. Many nursing assistants continue their education to become nurses.

The Nursing Department of Everett Community College offers a career mobility approach to nursing education that prepares graduates for Certification as Nursing Assistants. The program is approved by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.

Nursing Assistants are qualified for employment as entry-level caregivers in hospitals, long-term care agencies, clinics, physician's offices, urgent care settings, and client's homes. Many Nursing Assistants continue with education that leads to licensure as a nurse (LPN or RN)

For more information you may call the Nursing Department at 425-388-9461 or refer to the Nursing Assistant Certified Curriculum Guide. Applications are due the quarter prior to entry. For more information about the program please attend one of our information sessions.